Strait of Hormuz cannot be seized by tweet or aircraft carrier, Iran tells US

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi asserted on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz operates solely under Iran's command, warning the United States to acknowledge defeat. He posted on X, formerly Twitter, that the strait "will be opened and closed only under Iran's command." Gharibabadi added, "so long as you do not accept the reality of defeat and stop indulging in fantasies, Iran will continue to enforce the blockade."

His remarks were a direct response to escalating tensions and rhetoric surrounding the ongoing conflict. Gharibabadi further stated, "The Strait of Hormuz cannot be seized by a tweet or an aircraft carrier, by issuing an order or ⁠by delivering an election speech." This statement underscores Iran's firm stance on its control over the vital waterway.

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The Strait of Hormuz cannot be seized by a tweet or an aircraft carrier, by issuing an order or ⁠by delivering an election speech.

The exchange occurs as peace talks remain deadlocked, with no apparent progress toward ending the conflict that began on February 28. The disruption to oil tanker traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz continues, contributing to rising fuel prices, which have crossed $4 a gallon in America. President Donald Trump had previously criticized Tehran, calling it "very evil" and warning Americans to prepare for continued high fuel costs.

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This strait will be opened and closed only under Iran's command, and so long as you do not accept the reality of defeat and stop indulging in fantasies, Iran will continue to enforce the blockade.